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Claire

American  
[klair] / klɛər /

noun

  1. Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.

  2. a female given name, form of Clara.


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Not her, of course, but Claire Bennet — the Odessa, Texas high school cheerleader who couldn’t be killed.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

Claire Lomas began fundraising after a 2007 horseriding accident left her paralysed, with her efforts including completing the 2012 London Marathon in a "bionic" suit.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Panettiere’s Claire was at the center of the series’ marketing thanks to the slogan, “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

In NBC’s “Heroes,” Panettiere played cheerleader Claire Bennet, who had the ability to regenerate.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Then lunch was over and it really was time for Will and Claire to leave.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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